"El Bosque de los Recuerdos Olvidados"

The book presents the works of three Latin American architects whose designs share functionality and a unique and a protagonist vision of space. Architects Carlos Ott (b. Uruguay) and Mathias Klotz (b. Chile) are two of the most influential architects of Latin America recognized internationally with numerous prizes and with constructed projects in America, Asia and Europe, while young and noted architect Christian Wiese (b. Ecuador) is probably the best known architect in Ecuador with a solid international trajectory.

The book analyses a selection of 10 houses and 14 buildings constructed in Costa Rica from 2000 to 2005 and that represent the current urban San Jose's growth trends. The domestic architecture reflects a higher purchasing power with an appreciation oh natural surroundings, the office and industrial buildings are aimed some at rescuing the historic downtown area while others were constructed in the suburban area of the city. Includes biographies of mentioned architects.

"Reviews the elements, factors and arguments for a better understanding of architecture and urban design through reviewing the ideas and concepts of noted architects, in particular by famed architect Louis I. Kahn. Edition includes 5 conference papers by the author submitted from 1993 to 2005 in various events." --Provided by vendor.

La presente obra ofrece al lector un conocimiento más profundo y detallado de los acontecimientos y tendencias más relevantes de la arquitectura moderna entre 1922 y 1945 en los Países Bajos. Nace con el objetivo de ser un trabajo de referencia en español, dada la ausencia prácticamente total de bibliografía en nuestro idioma sobre el tema.